I have a serious weakness for geographic art, from antique maps to modern metro system maps.  I’ve been a fan of the letterpress state prints from One Canoe Two since I first saw them in person at the January NYIGF.  I love the combination of the illustrations and hand lettering – and I can’t wait until they add a DC print to the collection!
 
 
 
 
Check out more over at One Canoe Two!
Photo Credits: One Canoe Two
*One Canoe Two is a sponsor of Oh So Beautiful Paper
As a longtime renter, I’m definitely looking forward to the day that my husband and I own a home and can invite our family and friends over for a housewarming party.  Victoria from Victory Paper Designs recently purchased a home with her fiancé, and she sent over the invitations that she designed for their housewarming party.  Victoria paired a plaid overlay with kraft paper envelopes for a warm and cozy design.
From Victoria:Â I wanted to use a play on words of “housewarming” so I created a plaid blanket overlay to simulate a warm blanket effect. Â Underneath that overlay, our house is revealed all warm and cozy. Â An illustrated map card pinpoints the way to our guests. Â The kraft envelopes add to the cozy, rustic charm and I even had a custom rubber return address stamp designed by Molly Jacques (who I discovered on Oh So Beautiful Paper!). Â Molly’s calligraphy is so charming, I think it finishes off the invitations so beautifully.
 
Thanks Victoria – and congratulations on your new home!
Photo Credits: Victory Paper Designs
There are so many ways to announce the arrival of a new baby – from hand lettering to sweet newborn photos, floral motifs to nautical designs, the possibilites are endless!  Today I thought I’d share some of of the creative birth announcements that I’ve bookmarked over the past few months!
Combination family holiday card and baby announcement by The Indigo Bunting
Tokketok baby announcement with calligraphy by Meant to Be Calligraphy, styling by Chelsea Fuss, and photo by Lisa Warninger
Letterpress twin birth announcements by Print in Cursive
Design by Greg Christman, letterpress printing by Rise and Shine Paper
Pink + Nautical baby announcements both via Paper + Ink
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*Constellation & Co. and Dauphine Press are members of the Designer Rolodex
I have a confession: it’s enormously difficult for me to resist anything that combines kraft paper and calligraphy. Â Calligrapher Tara of Tine and Thread sent over these save the dates that she created for an upcoming wedding, and the addition of gingham envelope liners just put me over the edge. Â Too cute!
From Tara: I worked with the bride to create a save the date that complemented the overall vision of her wedding. Her colors are very rustic, mostly earth tones with a touch of navy. I chose to use kraft paper with navy blue gingham envelope liners and vintage stamps with blue accents.
 
I then took her wedding information and went to work. After two rounds of design, I came up with something that she loved. My specialty is calligraphy in a circular design and I incorporate that into most of my work.
Thanks Tara!
Check out the Designer Rolodex for more talÂented wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂers and the real save the dates gallery for more beauÂtiÂful cusÂtom save the dates!
Photo Credits: Tine and Thread
Why stop with a hand crafted wedding when you can have a hand stitched wedding too!? The needle and thread is no longer relegated to repairing holes and finishing pillows: you or your stationer can break it out to add a little something extra to your day-of wedding paper goods. Embroidered and stitched elements works beautifully on both fabric and paper, so go ahead and have your programs sewn up or your place cards cross stitched! Have each guest make a quick stitch on a map to mark their hometown for a guest book or sew your embroidered table numbers together, post-event, to make an heirloom quilt… your very own little stitch in time. — Kelly
Photo by Jesse Leake, Ceremony Program by Hello! Lucky via Martha Stewart Weddings (left); Photo by Weddings by Sasha Gulish, Ceremony Program by The Detailed Event via Martha Stewart Weddings (right)
Ceremony Program by papercraft
Photo by Maria DeForrest via Ruffled
Cross Stitch Menu and Ceremony Program by Hello! Lucky
Photo by MegRuth Photography via Style Me Pretty
Stitched Guest Book by Mira Aster
Photo by Sarah Vaughan Photography via Wedding Obsession
Photo by Becca Wood Photography via Style Me Pretty (left); Photo by Tonya Joy Photography via Ruffled (right)
Photo by Green Wedding Shoes
Cross Stitch Cards by Leobella Boutique
Photo by A Bryan Photo via Martha Stewart Weddings (left); Photo by Peter Frank Edwards via Charleston Weddings (right)
Photo by Julie Mikos, Menu by Mira Aster via Style Me Pretty
Have you considered stitching up your wedding stationery?
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